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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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